My daughter got a pit bull. And he has grown by leaps and bounds. Yesterday he put a hole in my shirt. He doesn't realize how big he is. He is being treated kind. What are the chances that he is safe around my grandkids? Can he turn mean on a dime? Or if he is treated right will he be safe to be around?
A better (and WAY cheaper) alternative is to invest in motion sensing security lights. You can get them at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc and set them up yourself, for less than $50. If someone is around at night, odds are the lights alone will scare him/her away. And if that doesn't work, you can always look into other options, but it is certainly a good thing to have, even if you end up installing a security system.
Invest and do exactly like everyone else is stating lock your doors, seal your windows etc. Your dog is likely keeping this culprit from doing anything bad.
Hi Yes i would, also make sure everywhere is locked at night and all the screens are down. Your dog will alert you. It could also be a peeping tom, so make sure your curtains are also closed.
I have built over 50 desktops and have never used an anti-static band. I just make sure I am touching a metal part of the case at all times.
Security systems are good. I work for a security company that encompasses locksmiths, camera systems, alarm systems, access control, security window film and much more. I have an alarm in my home. I see a lot of crime aftermath in this business and you would be surprised how much happens out there that you never hear about. We live in a fairly low crime area and I would guess that I know of at least 60 houses that have been burglarized in the last 4 or 5 months. The news and papers don't cover most of them. If you can, call 4 or 5 alarm companies and get quotes. Don't let them persuade you to buy until you have heard from several companies. Most will be high pressure sales people and will sell you a lot of stuff you don't need. Keep an eye out for scare tactics that some companies use to get you to buy. Look for a company that will let you buy the equipment at a low price and give you low monthly monitoring. Companies such as ADT lease the equipment and you usually end up paying $30, $40 or even more per month which can get very expensive over the years. I also suggest not signing a contract over 3 years whenever possible. 2 or 3 year contracts are normal and anything over that may be very bad if you get stuck with an alarm company that you don't like. I also would suggest you contact a local locksmith and have them check your security. Things as simple as window pins or even just flipping out those little tabs above most modern windows will help secure your home. Have deadbolts installed if you don't have them already and have the locksmith check to make sure your latch is falling into the strike on the door properly. You would be surprised how often a door can be opened by a credit card because the lock and strike are not installed the correct way. If you can, swap out exterior lights with automatic security lights. This will help deter people from entering your property at night.
